Church service plan
Sunday worship, 60 minutes
Caring for our neighbours
Demonstration plan. Example roles are not assigned to real people.
Order of worship
- 10:003 min
Welcome and call to worship
Service leader
Welcome visitors; introduce the theme
- 10:032 min
Opening prayer
Prayer leader
Read or adapt the prayer below
- 10:0512 min
Songs of worship
Worship leader
Choose repertoire and confirm transitions
- 10:173 min
Bible reading
Reader
Luke 10:25–37; confirm translation
- 10:2020 min
Message
Preacher
Theme: becoming a neighbour
- 10:405 min
Reflection and prayer
Prayer leader
Allow quiet reflection before spoken prayer
- 10:454 min
Offering and notices
Service leader
Adapt giving practice and verified notices
- 10:498 min
Closing worship
Worship leader
Choose suitable song(s); fit allotted time
- 10:573 min
Closing prayer and dismissal
Service leader
Finish by 11:00
Sample wording
Opening
Welcome. Today we are considering what it means to be a neighbour. As we gather, let us make space to listen, give thanks and consider how we can care for the people around us.
Opening prayer
God of compassion, help us become attentive to you and to one another. Open our hearts as we worship and teach us to respond to our neighbours with kindness and courage. Amen.
Reflection prompt
Who might need your time or practical help this week?
Closing prayer
Lord, help us carry what we have heard into the week ahead. Give us patience to listen, courage to act and generosity in the way we care for others. Amen.
Before you use a plan like this
- Select songs
- Confirm reading translation
- Assign real team members
- Replace notices
- Review service duration